Instructions

ZOOM IN by clicking on the page. A slider will appear, allowing you to adjust your zoom level. Return to the original size by clicking on the page again.

MOVE the page around when zoomed in by dragging it.

ADJUST the zoom using the slider on the top right.

ZOOM OUT by clicking on the zoomed-in page.

SEARCH by entering text in the search field and click on "In This Issue" or "All Issues" to search the current issue or the archive of back issues
respectively.
.

PRINT by clicking on thumbnails to select pages, and then press the
print button.

SHARE this publication and page.

ROTATE PAGE allows you to turn pages 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.Click on the page to return to the original orientation. To zoom in on a rotated page, return the page to its original orientation, zoom in, and
then rotate it again.

CONTENTS displays a table of sections with thumbnails and descriptions.

ALL PAGES displays thumbnails of every page in the issue. Click on
a page to jump.

BROWSE ISSUES allows you to browse through every available issue.

Registration to Air Force News is free.Once registered you will be notified by email when new issue is published.

AIRF RCE May 4, 2017 A P-8A Poseidon arrives at RAAF Base Darwin. Photos: AB Kayla Hayes News 5 Passing with flying colours Jaimie Abbott AIR Force’s P-8A Poseidon has operated for the first time from two of its forward operating bases in Darwin and Learmonth. No. 11 Squadron personnel deployed to RAAF Bases Darwin and Learmonth from March 27 to April 5 to take part in operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities leading up to initial operating capability. CO 11SQN WGCDR David Titheridge said the latest activity was invaluable and provided an opportu- nity for 92 Wing personnel to refine how the Poseidon will be operated in future. “The aircraft sensors exceeded expectations and the speed at which information could be received on the jet, moved around the operator stations and distributed to commanders was impressive,” he said. “These OT&E activities will ensure the Poseidon can effectively sustain operations in the northern and northwestern approaches to Australia in the future.” The Poseidon’s visit to RAAF Base Darwin also allowed enabling units to get up close and personal with the new aircraft. This included members from medical units, Air Base Command Post, Joint Logistics Unit – North, Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters. They were able to familiarise them- selves with the Poseidon by exploring the aircraft as well as asking questions and interacting with 11SQN crew members. Air Force’s newest maritime war- fare aircraft will support a full range of tasks, including anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare; maritime and overland intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; electronic support; and a search and rescue capability. Members of 11SQN are undergoing transition training in Jacksonville, Florida, and will continue this throughout this year and next year. The squadron’s third Poseidon, A47-003, will be delivered to RAAF Base Edinburgh in mid-May. “The squadron is very focused on getting the new platform and the system that enables it operational,” WGCDR Titheridge said. “As the unit builds, with more aircraft and trained air and ground crews returning from the US, we will be able to really establish what the P-8A brings to the joint force.” While Air Force transitions to the Poseidon, No. 10 Squadron will continue to operate the AP-3C Orion from RAAF Base Edinburgh. By 2022, 12 P-8A aircraft will be based at Edinburgh, with three more to be acquired as part of the Government’s Defence White Paper commitment. 11SQN airborne electronics analyst WOFF Matthew Sewell on board the Poseidon in Darwin.